 | The Young Professionals (YP) Summit brings together local young professionals to hear from community leaders and network with peers. On Friday, May 9, attendees will learn new ways to grow personally and professionally through workshops and keynote speakers, and five outstanding young professionals will be recognized with the annual Future 5 Awards.
You can expect thought-provoking breakout sessions, a compelling keynote presentation, and specially designed opportunities to connect with fellow young professionals.
Take advantage of Early Bird Registration pricing through Friday, April 11!
2025 Keynote Speaker –
David Clark, Managing Partner & Founder, Allegiant Strategies Group
David Clark believes in the power of teamwork. From his time as an Airborne Officer in the United States Army, to his nearly two decades of service in the public sector, and now as Founder and Managing Partner of Allegiant Strategies Group and co-founder and CEO of MyGovGuide, he has a proven track record of bringing together talented teams to solve any issue.
David has a formidable reputation as a highly effective leader and a trusted advisor at the highest levels of state government. In his most recent role as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Ron DeSantis, he provided executive guidance and policy direction for 13 state agencies, offices, and initiatives with a total budget allocation of over $43 billion and over 28,800 employees. David also worked closely with First Lady Casey DeSantis, serving as her Chief of Staff and supporting her vision to make a positive difference on substance abuse, mental health, and the overall well-being of Florida’s youth and families through her roles as the First Lady of Florida and the Chair of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet.
Before joining the Executive Office of the Governor, David served as Chief of Staff for the Florida Department of Management Services. In that role, he led a team that successfully spearheaded one of Governor DeSantis’ two legislative initiatives during the Governor’s first year in office. Prior to that, David served at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in multiple executive roles including Deputy Secretary of Land and Recreation, Director of State Lands, Deputy Director of State Lands, and the Director of Cabinet Affairs.
From 2010 to 2014, David was an Airborne Officer, assigned to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division in the United States Army. He graduated at the top of his class as the Distinguished Honor Graduate in Officer Candidate School and was an Academic Honor Graduate in his Basic Officer Leadership Course. In addition to earning two Master of Business Administration degrees from Cornell University and Queen’s University, David also holds undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Business Administration from Flagler College, a certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management’s Artificial Intelligence Program, and a Florida Real Estate license.
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